Tag: The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Philadelphia Inquirer, a prominent daily newspaper based in Philadelphia. The Inquirer holds the distinction of being the third-longest continuously operating daily newspaper in the United States. Known for its extensive reach, it boasts the largest circulation in both Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley.

A group outside of a Wawa store on Wawa Day.Retail

Wawa Pulled Out All the Stops for a 60 Anniversary Celebration Tuesday

Wawa celebrated the 60th anniversary of opening its first store (in Folsom, if you’re curious) on Tuesday, in style writes Stephanie Farr for The…

Philadelphia Union fans can meet at the new Union Yards brew hall before and after games.Chester

Philadelphia Union Creates Brew Hall, Tailgate Zone Near Subaru Park

The Philadelphia Union announced Monday the creation of “Union Yards,” a 7,000 square-foot brew hall, along with a 32,500 square-foot tailgate…

Pocono Palace, which has developed a reputation as a favorite hotel for honeymooners, will be permanently closing its doors after May 1.Montgomery County

Pocono Palace, Once One of the Favorite Honeymoon Spots in Pennsylvania, To Close Its Doors in May

Pocono Palace in East Stroudsburg, best known for its plastic hot tubs shaped like a champagne glass, will be closing its doors for good on…

Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies between girls' and boys' sports at her Phoenixvile school.Sports

Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District

A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna…

A rendering of the Wawa stores proposed for Kentucky.Retail

Consumer Focus on Convenience Makes Wawa Expansion Understandable

Wawa is one of several retailers nationwide who are on an expansion kick because they know how to deliver convenience, writes Lanie Beck for RE…

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Remembering Virginia Kricun of Radnor, Avenue of the Arts Creator

Virginia Kricun, a longtime resident of Radnor, who helped create the Avenue of the Arts in Philadelphia, was a civic activist recognized for her statement…

Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, splits from King of Prussia's Piazza Auto Group on an Ardmore apartment project.Economic Development

Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Pulls Out of Apartment Development in Ardmore

Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has decided to part ways with King of Prussia-based Piazza Auto Group on an apartment project in Ardmore, writes…

Roseann Liu is a visiting assistant professor in Asian American Studies and Educational Studies at Swarthmore College.Education

Swarthmore Professor Explains Why School Funding System in Pennsylvania Is Unconstitutional, but Difficult to Change

A new book written by Roseann Liu, a visiting professor in Asian American Studies and Education Studies at Swarthmore College, shines the light on the…

The Wallingford regional rail station.Transportation

SEPTA is Closing In-person Ticket Sales at 2 Delaware County Regional Rail Stations

In another sign of an ever-expanding online and electronic culture, SEPTA is eliminating in-person ticket sales at 14 of its regional rail stations…

A miniature home made out of dollar bills, propped up by gold coins.Villanova

For the First Time, Delaware County has a ‘Million Dollar’ Neighborhood

With limited housing for sale and continued buyer demand, Pennsylvania now has two million-dollar neighborhoods, places where the typical home won’t sell for…

Businesses and residents are trying to "keep New Hope weird", Lori Stagnitto is one of many trying to preserve New Hope’s “funky soul."Tourism

New Hope Residents and Businesses Aim to Keep Their Town Unique 

Businesses and residents are trying to “keep New Hope weird”, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  

Lori Stagnitto is one of the residents trying…

A guest with a house key opens a door at an Airbnb.Tourism

Chadds Ford Case Highlights What Happens When Airbnbs and Communities Collide

The conflicts that can arise between an Airbnb and the communities where they reside is being played out at a 100-year-old Chadds Ford…

Jay Wright at the basketball analyst desk.Villanova

Jay Wright Loves Broadcasting, So His Answer’s ‘No’ to Kentucky

After Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright retired in 2022 following 21 seasons, he took on a new job as CBS college basketball analyst, and it…

The Crisp Chik'n storefront in Lansdowne.Food and Drink

Crisp Chik’n in Lansdowne Offers a Local Alternative to Chick-fil-A

For those looking for a Chick-fil-A alternative, but still want the Chick-fil-A food offerings and customer service, look to Crisp Chik…

An American Airlines flight at Philadelphia International Airport.Philadelphia Region

Proposed Budget Shows a Bigger and Better Philadelphia Airport

A $556 million 2025 budget proposal from the Philadelphia International Airport to Philadelphia City Council presents a bigger and better Philadelphia airport, focusing on expanding…

The owners of Nihonbashi Philly, Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo, have long had an affinity for Philadelphia from their home in Tokyo. At their Philly-themed restaurant, cheesesteaks are a major hit.Restaurants & Lodging

A Restaurant in Tokyo Goes Viral For Owners’ Quest To Create the Perfect Philly Cheesesteak

Nihonbashi Philly, a restaurant and sports bar in Tokyo could make some tourists and Philadelphia residents feel like they are right at home due to…

Erin Matson, North Carolina University's head field hockey coach, competed in the Indoor Pan America Cup.Sports

Chadds Ford Native Erin Matson Aims for Olympics but Was Declared Ineligible

Chadds Ford native Erin Matson hasn’t given up her plans to get to the Olympics in field hockey.

She just got a little side…

A map shows the location of land formerly owned by the Sisters of St. Francis that is being converted into a public park.Environment

Aston Buys Sisters of St. Francis Land for New Open Land Park  

A 46-acre vacant tract owned by the Sisters of St. Francis in Aston, founders of Neumann University, has been sold to Aston Township to…